Manatee Springs — Attraction in Cincinnati

After being to Many zoos in many cities And for that matter countries I can say that this exhibit is one of the least satisfying I think I have ever encountered. It's hard to actually gauge the manatee exhibit since it contained no manatees in the main tank there was a very small one in a side tankThat was hidden behind the rocks of the encounter. The only true Visible manatee at the exhibit was the skeletal display in the middle of the floor. We enjoy very much going to zoos and go quite often It was disappointing to have this kind of experience at the...

As a half Ohioan half Floridian, i think it’s really cool having this little piece of Florida in the middle of the Cincinnati Zoo. This house is definitely worth checking out, not just for the Manatees but also for the Alligator, the Crocodile and the other cool, Floridian creatures within. There’s even a display that shows you how to tell an alligator, crocodile and gharial apart. Although another good way to tell is one will see you later, another will see you after a while and honestly I don’t know if the third one wants anything to do...

The exhibit space was great with lots of great information regarding manatees and Florida conservation efforts and facts about the delicate eco-system. However, there were no manatees. As one of the highlights of the Cincinnati zoo, you would think there would always be one out for guests to see. Very disappointed. Maybe there were times that the manatees were to be available. Check the guide they give you at...